David Birney has died at the age of 83. The actor - who was known for starring as struggling writer Bernie Steinberg in 1970s sitcom 'Bridget Loves Bernie' - passed away on Friday (29.
04. 22) after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and his former co-star and ex-wife Meredith Baxter was "very saddened" by his death.
She told PEOPLE: "I was very saddened by the death of David Birney. My heart goes out to our children, Kate, Peter and Mollie.
David was a dominant influence in their lives and the loss of him will be deeply felt. " The 'St. Elsewhere' star - who was married to Meredith between 1974 and 1989 - is survived by his partner Michele Roberge and Meredith went on to reach out to her ex-husband's "life partner. " She said:" And I send love and support to Michele Roberge, David's life-partner, who so lovingly cared for him for many, many years. " The stars played interfaith couple Bridget and Bernie on the short-lived sitcom which caused controversy at the time due to its portrayal of a Jewish man marrying a Catholic woman.
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